July 7th, 2018
News from DAAD USA
Stay up to date on DAAD's activities in the US - from news about scholarship programs to opportunities for study and research in Germany. Fun facts, tips on living in Germany, and application advice for scholarships included! 

Our newsletter is taking a summer break and will be back on July 28th.

DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants
Call for Applications
Postdoctoral Researchers' Networking Tour 2018

The tour offers on-site visits to universities, research institutes and companies in the field of artificial intelligence, discussions with experts and numerous networking opportunities. Program related costs and a travel allowance are covered by DAAD . The tour takes place Sept 23rd-29th, 2018. Apply by July 15th, 2018. 

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Call for Applications
Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (P.R.I.M.E.)

This funding program addresses postdocs of all nationalities, who see their future career in Germany, but who first wish to spend some time researching abroad. Funding is provided for 18 months, of which 12 have to be spent abroad and 6 at a German university.  Apply by August 31st, 2018. 

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Events
Call for Applications
Falling Walls Lab, Sept 13th, New York

The German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) is hosting the Falling Walls Lab, a global forum for innovators to pitch their research and business ideas. Entrepreneurs, innovators, and researchers will present their ground-breaking projects and business plans in three-minute pitches. Apply by July 27th.


Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunity
IT Internship Network Administration at DAAD New York

Our DAAD regional office in New York is offering an internship in network administration. We are seeking  Information Technology majors  who are nearing the end of their studies   or  IT-graduate students . The internship will take place in New York City. Apply by August 1st.

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German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI)
Media and Operations Internship

The German Center for Research and Innovation seeks a media and operations intern for a minimum of 6 months .
This position requires a commitment of 38.5 hours per week; additional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Apply by July 22nd, 2018.

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Higher Education in Germany and the US
International Higher Education
Education Landscape Changing Fast

Recent numbers published by University World News show that geopolitical shifts will have a big impact on higher education. They estimate that by 2040, enrollments worldwide will reach 594 million - an increase of 281% for the period from 2000 to 2030 alone. This will present new challenges for higher education institutions around the world.


German Culture
Summer Leisure
Where do Germans spend the summer if they're not travelling?

While Germans are a people who very much enjoy travelling the world, they also cherish their summer time at home. A popular term is to vacation in "Balkonien", i.e. to spend your vacation on your balcony. Click the link below for a list of Germans' top ten places to spend summer at home.

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Application Tip #50
What types of Higher Education Institutions are there in Germany?

There are several different types of higher education institutions in Germany, ranging from doctorate-granting universities to universities of applied sciences and their unique focus on professional and practical training. Visit the Higher Education Compass by clicking on the link below to learn more.

Fun Fact
Did you know that...

...the popular German street food "Currywurst" is subject of an inter-city rivalry between Hamburg and Berlin? While Berlin is certain that the currywurst was invented by one of its inhabitants in 1949, Hamburg claims the dish was created there in 1947. While the dispute may never be resolved, do make sure to try one in Germany!

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ESB Business School, Hochschule Reutlingen
Study in Germany, Europe’s strongest and most dynamic economy. There you will find a truly international business school: ESB Business School in Reutlingen. Our students have access to a network of renowned partner companies. We offer top-ranked undergraduate, graduate and executive programmes in business management and business engineering in German and/or English.
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